PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Van Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Twilight Of The Thunder God. On his way into the cage it seems that Lorian Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lorian Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jones
vs
Van Defoe

198 cm
24
267 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

186 cm
25
233 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Elite Golden Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Van Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Defoe throws out the jab.
Van Defoe has a takedown stuffed.
Van Defoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Rafael Van Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Defoe.
Lorian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Van Defoe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Defoe throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Defoe toppling to the canvas! Van Defoe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!

It looks like Rafael Van Defoe has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Van Defoe tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Defoe.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lorian Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Van Defoe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Defoe trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Defoe tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Van Defoe looks gassed!
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Van Defoe asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Van Defoe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Defoe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Defoe trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones stops Van Defoe from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Defoe is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Van Defoe is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorian Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Van Defoe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van Defoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Van Defoe shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van Defoe sprawling to the canvas! Van Defoe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Defoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Lorian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Van Defoe.
Jones throws a right and a left that Van Defoe avoids nicely.
Van Defoe is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Defoe is holding his hands too far apart here. Jones throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Van Defoe is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorian Jones!